Paola Farmers Market

Whether you're looking for fresh vegetables, locally raised proteins, or handcrafted goods, Paola Farmers Market in Paola, Kansas offers a curated selection from area farmers and food makers.

Operating Saturdays, 7:30 AM - 12 PM, May - October, this market follows a regular schedule that shoppers can plan around.

Farmers markets like Paola Farmers Market represent a fundamentally different way of accessing food compared to a supermarket. When you shop at Paola Farmers Market, the person selling you tomatoes is often the same person who planted them — a level of transparency and traceability that industrial food systems cannot replicate. That direct relationship is what draws many Paola residents to the market week after week.

The selection at Paola Farmers Market changes as the growing season progresses. Early in the season, expect cool-weather crops like salad greens, radishes, and herbs. Peak summer brings the widest variety — tomatoes, peppers, corn, stone fruits, and squash. By fall, the market shifts toward storage vegetables, apples, pears, preserves, and baked goods that make use of seasonal harvests. This seasonal rhythm is something you feel at a farmers market in a way you never do in a grocery store.

Paola Farmers Market is committed to serving all members of the Paola community. SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, meaning nutrition assistance recipients can use their benefits to buy fresh, locally grown produce and other eligible items directly from vendors. These programs reflect a broader commitment to food access that many farmers market organizers across Kansas have prioritized in recent years.

Paola Farmers Market plays an important role in the Paola community by providing residents with a reliable source of fresh, locally produced food and a space for community connection.

Access to fresh food at Paola Farmers Market extends to SNAP/EBT recipients, who can use their benefits to shop directly from local farmers and producers.